Daniel Milo Lowry

Daniel Milo Lowry, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, November 6, 2026. He was born on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on June 13, 1948.

Daniel was a man of many talents and passions. An accomplished artist, he specialized in leather working and painting, with a particular focus on Native American Chiefs. He possessed a wonderful sense of humor and found joy in flower arranging and writing poetry. Daniel proudly served as an Army Veteran and dedicated his career to public service as a first responder, a policeman in El Paso and an Air Traffic Controller, notably landing both President Bushes on Air Force One at different times. He also helped to direct the air traffic during the search and rescue of Space Shuttle Columbia. His interests were diverse, including a love for music, guns, sportscars, especially his Miata, fishing, and sailing his sailboat. A gifted musician, he helped form the group "Southpaw and Friends," with his fellow church friends. They were a unique ensemble where all but one member was left-handed. While purple was his favorite color, the color orange held a special place in his heart as a proud graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Davis Lowry; and his sister, Erin Lowry.

Daniel is survived by his loving wife, Jenny Kay Arrington Lowry; his children, Tricia Lowry Ives and husband, Andrew, Travis Lowry and wife, Carmen, Jessica Nugent and husband, Raymond, Joanna Sanford, Christie Gordon; his grandchildren, Brianna Lowrey and husband, Daniel, Devon Hill, Lara Brisendine and husband, Jesse, Cassandra Gordon, Brenna Gordon; his great-grandchildren, Crispin Bohannon, Jason Brisendine, Hinley Hill, Maelie Hill, Jenson "J.J." Hill, Sebastian Gutierrez Gordon; his sister, Lisa Lowry; and his sister-in-law, Betty Mathews and husband, Jay; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM, followed by a memorial service at 10:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6108 Hazelwood Dr, Orange, TX, 77630. A burial with Military Honors will follow at Dorman Cemetery.